Upton County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Upton County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,227. It is the 220th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Upton County is 41.1 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Upton County is $52,321. This is 31% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Upton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Upton County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.6%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.